Jack Ashton

Jack Ashton is a British actor known for his roles across television, radio, and theatre, gaining recognition for playing Reverend Tom Hereward in “Call the Midwife” and appearing in “Waterloo Road” and “The Archers.” After a compelling performance in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009, Jack Ashton established himself as a versatile actor across stage and screen. He followed this with a role as DC Ian McLeash in ‘Endeavour’ in 2012. His television career gained significant momentum with his role as Reverend Tom Hereward in the acclaimed BBC series ‘Call the Midwife,’ appearing from 2014 to 2018 across 35 episodes, a role that brought him widespread recognition. In film, Ashton starred as Clair Cline in the 2017 BYUtv production ‘Instrument of War,’ earning critical praise for his nuanced portrayal of resilience.

Concurrently, he took on the impactful character of Lenny Sampson in the BBC series ‘Waterloo Road’ in 2023, portraying a former convict addressing knife crime among youth. His prolific television work in 2023 also included appearances as Lewis Garner in ‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ and Toby Hansard in ‘The Chelsea Detective.’ Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to varied roles, Ashton appeared as Adam Bernard in ‘Professor T’ in 2024. Looking ahead, he is set to appear as Eddy’s Dad in the film ‘Bad Apples’ (2025) and as Jonathan Dobson in the TV mini-series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ (2025). Ashton continues to challenge himself with diverse and compelling characters across film, television, and radio, solidifying his reputation for adaptability and nuanced performances.